Money owed by the federal government is called the
A) trade surplus
B) balance of payments
C) national debt
D) current account
Question 2Which type of bank is responsible for a country's monetary policy?
A) a commercial bank
B) a central bank
C) a mutual savings bank
D) an export-import bank
Question 3If more currency flows out of a country than comes in, the country is experiencing
A) a negative balance of payments
B) economic stagnation
C) hyperinflation
D) a trade surplus
Question 4A financial document issued by a bank guaranteeing payment is called a
A) commercial invoice
B) bill of lading
C) warranty of title
D) letter of credit
Question 5When an international company uses the cash in advance strategy,
A) a formal, written contract is not needed
B) a buyer must pay in cash before receiving the product
C) most risks are shifted to the seller
D) all of the above are true
Question 6Which of the following is probably the MOST elastic product?
A) a cup of Starbucks coffee
B) a meal at the fanciest restaurant in New York City
C) a BMW automobile
D) ice cream
Question 7Using this type of pricing strategy, a company sets a low price compared to competitors.
A) prestige pricing
B) floor pricing
C) penetration pricing
D) market pricing